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100	1		_aGautier, Judith, _d1845-1917
245	1	0	_aEn chine: Merveilleuses histoires
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-05-16
508			_aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
520			_a"En Chine: Merveilleuses histoires" by Judith Gautier is an illustrated travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history and culture of China, emphasizing its ancient civilization and contributions to the world. Judith Gautier, a notable figure in French literature, presents a colorful account of various aspects of Chinese life, customs, and artistic achievements. The opening of the work sets the stage with reflections on the allure of travel, embedding the reader in a sense of wonder and anticipation for exploration. Gautier introduces the idea that the essence of journeying is rooted in hope and curiosity, capturing the importance of discovering new horizons. This initial portion also begins to delve into the ancient legacy of China, foreshadowing the detailed explorations of its history, language, and culture that will follow throughout the book. The preface by Jean Aicard further establishes the educational mission behind the colorful illustrations and the intent to captivate both young and older audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChina -- Description and travel
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18407
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